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Heat Sit Starters, Fall to 0-4 as Mitchell Debuts, Ware Shines

Erik Spoelstra is treating the preseason as an evaluation period to sort rotations before the Oct. 22 opener.

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) drives against Orlando Magic guard Tyus Jones (2) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
Orlando guard Tyus Jones (2) defends as Miami guard Ethan Thompson (bottom) falls during the Miami Heat at Orlando Magic NBA preseason game at the Kia Center on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Overview

  • Miami lost 120-104 to the Magic in Orlando, dropping to 0-4 in the preseason.
  • Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell were held out for rest as Spoelstra mixed lineups.
  • Davion Mitchell returned from calf soreness for his preseason debut, logging under 10 minutes with two points and two assists.
  • Rookie center Kel'el Ware led the Heat with 24 points and 10 rebounds in his first preseason start.
  • Nikola Jovic did not travel due to back pain, Kasparas Jakucionis exited with a sore right hip, and the Heat finish the preseason Friday against the Grizzlies; Terry Rozier and Tyler Herro are expected to miss the start of the season, per earlier reports.